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US natural gas output will grow more than expected next year, says Dept of Energy

U.S. drillers will produce more natural gas next year than previously expected as exports rise and gas-fired plants generate more electricity, the Department of Energy reported on Tuesday. The department’s Energy Information Administration hiked its output forecast by 1.2 percent, or nearly 1 billion cubic feet per day, in its …

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Review: At Vail, Female Choreographers Feed the Mighty River of Dance

In a marvelous finale, the dancers became a three-part tap orchestra, with front, middle and back rows making quite different physical styles combine, polyphonically. (You have to smile when you see a final ensemble in which Mr. Cornejo, Ms. Peck and Mr. Whiteside — top ballet stars — are in …

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EWY ETF drops after report North Korea can fit nuclear weapon on missiles

The U.S. exchange-traded fund that tracks South Korean stocks erased its gains from Tuesday’s session on a report that North Korea can now fit nuclear weapons into missiles. The iShares MSCI South Korea capped ETF (EWY) was trading 0.1 percent higher before the news broke. At 1:31 p.m. in New …

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obscure chart tells him yields to rise, stocks to fall

DoubleLine Capital CEO and Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Gundlach predicts bond yields will rise and lead to market volatility. “One of the things that I follow to give a really good short-term cyclical indication of the yield of the 10-year Treasury is the ratio of copper to gold,” Gundlach said …

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‘Game of Thrones’ Dragon Battle Was Inspired by ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’

On Monday, Mr. Shakman, who also oversaw next week’s episode, discussed the meaning of Sunday’s sword fight, the movies that inspired the closing battle sequence, and the challenges of directing a character who isn’t there. Following are edited excerpts from the interview. [Want exclusive “Game of Thrones” explainers as well …

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How not to go broke when moving to a new city

When signing a lease, expect to pay your first and last months’ rent, along with a security deposit, before moving in. It’s “basically unavoidable,” Anderson said. If you use a broker, you might also owe a one-time fee of as much as 15 percent your annual rent. But prospective tenants …

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7 Shows for President Trump to Watch on His Vacation

Of course, she’s successful, suggesting a degree of competence on the part of the F.B.I. that may or may not suit Mr. Trump at the moment. (See where to stream “Miss Congeniality.”) Looking for Something to Watch Tonight? There are more than 1000 suggestions for what to stream over on …

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‘Clean’ debt ceiling bill unlikely to pass US House: Lawmaker

Zach Gibson | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke about the outlook for raising the U.S. debt ceiling on May 25, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives is unlikely to raise the country’s debt ceiling without conditions to rein in spending, a Republican …

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How to Become a Writer? Start Writing

Photo Credit Heidi Younger This column is an edited excerpt from the “Dear Sugars” podcast, an advice program hosted by Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed. The audio contains an extended conversation and more letters; submissions are welcome at dearsugars@nytimes.com. If you’re reading this on desktop, click the play button below …

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